Posts tagged as: Godswill Akpabio

Fubara, Akpabio Under Attack For Turning Wigwes’ Funeral To Political Arena

LAGOS MARCH 10TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The burial ceremony of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son was meant to be a somber occasion, a time for reflection and mourning, however, the political brickbats exchanged by Senator Godswill Akpabio and Governor Simi Fubara were in the eyes of many a taint. Amidst the gathering of mourners paying their last […]

Tensions Flare As Akpabio, Fubara Clash At Wigwe’s Funeral

LAGOS MARCH 10TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-In a poignant exchange of words during the funeral service of former Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, Nigeria’s political arena witnessed a moment of confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The incident, occurring amidst the solemn atmosphere of mourning, underscored deep-seated tensions within the country’s political […]

Emefiele Threatens Akpabio With N25bn Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation

LAGOS FEBRUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, through his legal team, has threatened to sue President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio over alleged defamation. Emefiele would demand N25 billion in damages from the Senate President if he fails to apologise, according to his solicitors. This was contained […]

Akpabio Describes Peter Obi Attendance Of Senator Barau’s Son’s Wedding Sign Of United Nigeria

LAGOS AUGUST 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the presence of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, at the wedding Fatiha of Amir, the son of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, as a sign of a united Nigeria. Akpabio, who was speaking after the event in Kano on Friday, noted […]

Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Hoodlums Stealing Senators’ Phones, Valuables in NASS Premises

LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRAANGERS)-Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has raised the alarm that hoodlums were invading the National Assembly complex to harass and steal lawmakers’ valuables. Akpabio, who claimed the lawmakers now feel threatened by their presence, said as the 10th NASS settled down for legislative activities, hoodlums and people who did not have any business […]

Senate President Riding In A Convoy With Bulletproof Vehicles, Motorcycle Outriders Spark Outrage

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A video showing the convoy escorting the new Senate President, Godwill Akpabio after the day’s work is circulating on social media. In the video making rounds, several cars, which consists of V8s, Mercedes Benzes and motorcycle outriders were captured as part of the motorcade. Several security personnel were also part of the […]

Godswill Akpabio Emerges Nigeria Senate President

LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Nigerian lawmakers elected Godswill Akpabio as senate president after the inauguration of the new national assembly by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta Affairs who served two terms as governor of Akwa Ibom state, beat another contender Abdulaziz Yari to emerge. He won 63 out of the […]

2023: Court Of Appeal Removes Akpabio As APC Senatorial Candidate

The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of Federal High Court Abuja, removing Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. A three-member panel of justices read by Justice Danlami Senchi on Monday held that Akpabio failed to file a proof […]

Akpabio Dragged To Court Over Alleged Failure To Pay Rented Campaign  Crowd

LAGOS AUGUST 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-One-time Governor of Akwa Ibom State and immediate past Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been dragged to court over alleged failure to pay for a crowd rented to boost his aborted presidential bid. Court papers sighted by News Express showed that the case was filed on August 8, […]

INEC Debunks Allegation Of Recognition Of Akpabio, Lawan As Senatorial Candidates

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked media report of recognition of Senators Ahmed Lawan and Godswill Akpabio as Senatorial candidates of their different parties in 2023 general election. The Commission in a press statement signed by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye Esq. sighted by NewsRangers confirmed […]

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